Lauren M

Reilly

Black and white photo of Lauren with short hair and glasses standing in front of a wooden wall.

Lauren M Reilly is an intersectional artist and science communicator whose works live at the nexus of nature, design, and advocacy. Inspired by her science-dad and artist-mama, Lauren’s nature-based creative career was ignited early with the ethos of “leaving the world better than she found it.”

Colorful abstract pattern resembling coral reefs with organic, swirling shapes and textured background made using a wood printing block.
A decorated spherical fishing buoy decorated with hanging beads, featuring a green rope strung through the fishing gloat from top to bottom.

Lauren's visual works are intimate dialogues between material and message, holding space for grief and loss while simultaneously celebrating adaptation, renewal and connection. Through her work, Lauren aims to evoke empathy and hope by inviting others to engage with their inner worlds, their communities, and the landscapes that sustain them.

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Art

From ocean plastics and community-sourced found objects, to ceramic adorned with wire, glass beads, and pearls—her art brings attention to humanity’s shared responsibilities toward both each other and the natural world. Her multimedia works explore the interconnected facets of the human-nature experience, delving into themes like social ecology, material valuation, stewardship, loss, and wellbeing.

Conservation

Science

Lauren Reilly is a naturalist with expertise in environmental science, mapping, and advocacy. She holds a master’s in Coastal Zone Management from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School, FL, where she explored her passion for climate justice, urban green space, and coastal resilience.

As founder of Sustainable Spin, Lauren uses storymapping to connect audiences with conservation initiatives and complex scientific research in engaging and accessible ways. By merging digital media, data visualization, and interactive design, she communicates science with clarity and creativity. Ultimately, she aims to provide a platform for information-sharing that fosters awareness, empowers community, and incites collective action.

Lauren facilitating a craft activity with children using upcycled ocean plastics on a table.
Collection of ocean plastic face art made from recycled plastic and materials on a purple surface.

Community

Lauren takes a creative approach to community engagement. From art events and beach cleanups to collaborative mapping and community science initiatives, Lauren integrates disciplines to foster a sense of belonging within the advoacy world and empower the community to affect change.

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